Sakkaraikolli Powder | சர்க்கரைக்கொல்லி பொடி

🌿 Sakkaraikolli Powder (Tinospora cordifolia)

🌻 What is Sakkaraikolli Powder?

Sakkaraikolli Powder, traditionally known as Seenthil in Siddha medicine, is prepared from the dried stem of Tinospora cordifolia. This revered rejuvenative herb is classified as a Rasayana, meaning it promotes longevity, immunity, and metabolic balance. It is widely used to regulate blood sugar levels, strengthen immunity, and protect the body against chronic inflammatory conditions. In traditional systems, Sakkaraikolli is valued for restoring vitality weakened by long-term illness, fever, or diabetes.

🌱 Description of the Sakkaraikolli Plant

• Botanical Name: Tinospora cordifolia

• Family: Menispermaceae

• Plant Type: Large deciduous climbing shrub

• Stem: Succulent, greenish-grey with warty projections

• Leaves: Heart-shaped, smooth, bright green

• Flowers: Small, yellowish-green

• Taste: Bitter (Tikta Rasa)

• Odor: Mild, earthy

🌍 Habitat of Sakkaraikolli

Native to India and tropical regions of Asia, Sakkaraikolli grows abundantly in forests, hedges, and gardens. It commonly climbs on neem or mango trees, which is believed in Siddha tradition to enhance its medicinal potency. The stems are harvested during maturity, shade-dried, and powdered for medicinal use.

🌟 Medicinal Properties of Sakkaraikolli Powder

• Immunomodulator: Enhances the body’s natural defense mechanisms

• Anti-diabetic: Helps regulate blood glucose and insulin sensitivity

• Anti-inflammatory: Reduces chronic inflammation and joint discomfort

• Antipyretic: Useful in recurrent fevers

• Liver Protective: Supports liver detoxification

• Antioxidant: Protects cells from oxidative stress

• Digestive Tonic: Improves metabolism and gut health

🧪 Active Compounds in Sakkaraikolli

• Tinosporaside: Supports glucose metabolism and immunity

• Berberine: Regulates blood sugar and gut flora

• Cordifoliosides: Enhance immune response

• Alkaloids: Anti-inflammatory and detoxifying

• Polysaccharides: Strengthen overall vitality

🍵 Usage and Dosage

⚠️ Always use under the guidance of a Siddha or Ayurvedic practitioner.

Blood Sugar Support:

• Take ½ tsp with warm water or buttermilk, once daily before meals

Immunity & General Wellness:

• Mix ½ tsp with honey or warm water

• Consume for 4–6 weeks

⚠️ Precautions

• Monitor blood sugar levels regularly

• Avoid during pregnancy unless advised

• Excess intake may cause dryness or constipation

• Not recommended for children below 5 years

📦 Storage

• Store in an airtight container

• Keep away from moisture and direct sunlight

• Shelf life: 8–10 months

🌿 Organic & Ethical Considerations

• Use naturally grown, pesticide-free stems

• Shade-drying preserves alkaloids

• Ethically harvested without damaging host trees